Question

f the circle x^2 - 4x + y^2 + 2y = 4 is translated 3 units to the right and 1 unit down, what is the center of the circle?

A)
(2, 0)

B)
(2, -1)

C)
(5, -2)

D)
(-2, 1)

Answer 1

@PercyJackson&theΩ

Answer 2

Complete the square

Answer 3

can u draw it out?

Answer 4

It will then be in \[(x-h)^2+(y-k)^2=r^2\] where (h,k) is the center

Answer 5

to complete the suare do u have to use b/2a?

Answer 6

square*

Answer 7

Yea you can

Answer 8

But I doubt you'll get anything out of it, just complete the square.

Answer 9

theoretically would he not have to do x^2-6x=x^2-6x+9-9
this is just an example

Answer 10

Just show me what you're thinking, do it as if I wasn't here I guess.